Happy World Kindness Day Leopards!
World Kindness Day is celebrated around the world today, November 13, 2024. First introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, World Kindness Day offers an opportunity to highlight good deeds in the community and the common thread of kindness.
Ways to Help Your Community
Help your local food pantry. Today, there are an estimated 12 million children struggling with hunger in America. Contact your local food pantry. Your support will help them provide food items for families in need. Our schools and local churches have food drives.
Give blood if you’re able. Red Cross and other organizations are in dire need of blood supply and have safe, healthy ways for you to donate.
Volunteer your time. Volunteering is a great way to support your community. Volunteering opportunities can range anywhere from cleaning up the neighborhood to planting a community garden. Sr’s to Seniors is amazing volunteer opportunities – learn more about volunteering with us!
Never leave children unsupervised in parked cars. As temperatures rise, children, elderly adults and pregnant woman are most at risk during a heat wave. A child left inside a car is at risk for severe heat-related illness or death, even if the windows are cracked open.
Check on neighbors and family members, especially those who live alone, are elderly, have health or mobility issues or are caring for children. Schedule time to visit and/or remotely connect with these individuals regularly to let them know they are not alone.
Support local businesses, schools, and child care centers by volunteering. You may contact the offices regarding requirements.
Provide support to frontline health workers and first responders: Many health workers are not able to stay at home and are working around the clock, so take on tasks that they don’t have time to do as an expression of gratitude.
Assist in local or online fundraising efforts. Look into options that provide much-needed supplies to families, such as online shopping wish lists as well as the work of your local community and volunteer organizations. You can also fundraise for children or donate your birthday funds to support children in need around the world.
Stay informed and stay calm!